Friends and family of local historian Darell Farnbach, who passed away on March 14, gather at Vail HQ in Temecula for his celebration of life, Wednesday, April 12. Farnbach, along with his wife Rebecca, helped found the Temecula Valley Historical Society and also fought legal battles to save the Vail Ranch Headquarters from demolition in Temecula before its renovation into a vibrant and rustic business hub. Valley News/Shane Gibson photo
Friends and family of local historian Darell Farnbach, who passed away on March 14, gather at Vail HQ in Temecula for his celebration of life, Wednesday, April 12. Farnbach, along with his wife Rebecca, helped found the Temecula Valley Historical Society and also fought legal battles to save the Vail Ranch Headquarters from demolition in Temecula before its renovation into a vibrant and rustic business hub. Valley News/Shane Gibson photoFile photo of Darell Farnbach alongside his wife Rebecca when the couple won the Temecula Chamber of Commerce 2019 Citizens of the Year Award for their many contributions in preserving Temecula’s history. Valley News/Shane Gibson photoJeff Comerchero, former Temecula mayor and city council member, speaks in memory of Darell Farnbach.Darell Farnbach’s Vail Ranch Model A and other items of his personal belongings are displayed during his celebration of life at Vail HQ. Valley News/Shane Gibson photoRebecca Farnbach, wife of Darell Farnbach, is presented with an American flag during her late husband’s celebration of life ceremony. Valley News/Shane Gibson photoRebecca Farnbach, wife of Darell Farnbach, watches an American flag folding ceremony representing his service in the U.S. Army during his celebration of life at Vail HQ. Valley News/Shane Gibson photoBluegrass performers The Blacksmith Boys perform on the Farnbach Stage at Vail HQ during Darell Farnbach’s celebration of life. The Farnbach Stage honors Darell and his wife Rebecca for their many accomplishments in preserving local history. Valley News/Shane Gibson photoSparky Pagnini, a cousin of Darell Farnbach, signs a guest book while arriving at Farnbach’s celebration of life at Vail HQ in Temecula. Valley News/Shane Gibson photo
